what do you do?

I am a freelance illustrator and designer who works with clients to help bring ideas to life through creativity.

What do you like to draw?

I like drawing just about anything really! it is easier for me to say what I do not like drawing. I do not prefer drawing boats, robots, or heavy machinery at this time.

What did the username euqinimodart mean, and why did you change it?

It is simply my first name backwards, plus the word “art”. I created it in college sophomore year when I noticed other artists creating fancy aliases (little did we know that we’d have to change our usernames years later).

Are euqinimodart and dominiqueramseyart the same artist?

Yes, both of those are my usernames. My art did change drastically around 2020 so anyone who knew my art 2015-2019 will be quite confused.

I cam draw both digitally and traditionally, but I choose to draw on my tablet more now since it’s quicker. You can still find my old traditional art on this archive under the Traditional art category.

Do you still go by euqinimodart on social media?

I do, both my Twitter and Bluesky account still go by euqinimodart. Bluesky is much newer and created after my username change, but It is not a professional site so I didn’t mind giving it the old username (it’s basically Twitter’s evil twin anyway).

What programs do you use for creating?

For creating, I use primarily Adobe programs such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, InDesign, and Illustrator. I also use Procreate for on the go creation.

How long have you been an illustrator?

I have been a working illustrator and designer for 8 years. Started out doing private commissions around my town, and for people online.

Where are you based out of?

I am an illustrator residing in the United States of America.

Did you attend art school?

Yes! I did my foundation year at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, then I finished out the remaining 3 years at Savannah College of Art and Design.

Do you sell your art online anywhere?

Yes I have an online shop at euqinimodart.com, sell art prints, and you can buy the kids books i’ve illustrated here.

Your art looks familiar, where have I seen you before?

You have likely seen my art first online! I have a LOT of social media accounts and use to be active on Deviantart and Twitter back in the day.

I am still active on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and rarely active on Facebook. My artwork can also be found on networking websites such as Dribble and Behance.

Do you sell your art in person?

Yes, when I am able to I sell at art conventions and markets. Past conventions include ECCC, Light Box Expo, and MFF.

Has your art ever won any awards or competitions?

Yes, I am blessed to say that my art has some some awards in the past 8 years.

I have received recognition from The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, The Art Directors Club (ADC), Society of Illustrators, American Illustration, the Communication Awards, World Illustration Awards, and 3 x 3 Illustration.

Has your artwork been in any galleries?

Yes, my art has exhibited in galleries across the country. Some gallery showings include the Baltimore Washington Thurgood-Marshall Airport, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, SCAD Open studio night, and The Society of Illustrators.

Can you work in vector?

Yes! I have 5 years of experience working in Adobe illustrator.

Which artists influence you?

The main artists who influence my work are CanisAlbus, Albrecht Durer, Al Hirschfeld, Eyvind Earle, Benjamin Styer, Don Bluth, Aubrey Beardsley, Frida Kahlo, Thomas Blackshear, A.M. Cassandre, Gosia Herba, naydeity, Hieronymus bosch, Mary Blair, Hung Liu, Dahlov Ipcar, Gustav Klimt, Carla Petelski, Agnes Pelton, Raúl Urias, Lou Benesch, Wassily Kandinsky, Gizem Vural, Anna Degnbol, Toma Vagner, and Hugh Ferriss.

What cultural aspects influence you?

The culture movements and styles that influence me the most are 80’s Anime, Tinga Tinga, Mexico folk art (Alebrijes), African textiles, Islamic tiles, Greek vases, Christian Iconography, Nazca lines (Peru), keyhole arches, and formline art (Native American).

Can you draw people, or do you only draw animals?

I can! I draw people and do so primarily for my client work.

Has your art ever been published?

I have, yes. I’ve illustrated two children’s books, two books covers, spot illustrations for 3 magazines, and a handful of editorial illustrations.

The current children’s books are Solitary Animals: Introverts of the wild, and Everyone Starts Small.

Have you worked with animation?

Yes! I am a background painter who has done some work for many Multi-animator Projects, commercials, and music videos.

Is this your only website?

No, I also have a portfolio site where I show professional work that I have done for clients. You can find my portfolio site at www.dominiqueramsey.com. Besides that, I only have two websites including this archive.

What clients have you worked for?

Some of my clients include, Netflix, Snapchat, Macy’s, and MeUndies. You can see more of my client list under my Commercial art and the About page over on my portfolio site.

Do you only create art digitally?

No, I can also draw and paint traditionally! I have been creating traditional art longer than I’ve been doing digital, you can find some of my recent drawings and paintings on this page.

My traditional mediums of choice are marker, colored pencil, gouache, India ink, and ink pens.

Do you use generative artificial intelligence (AI) in your artwork?

No, all my art is drawn by hand either digitally or traditionally. I have spent too many years getting better at my craft to let a computer do it for me! plus, I create art because I love the process in all of it’s flaws.